With a whole world wide web full of educational websites, it can be difficult to wade through the ones that will really benefit your children and which are just fluff. We had the chance to try out K5 Learning through the TOS Crew and I'm happy to say that it has been beneficial in our homeschooling with solid lessons in math, reading, and spelling.
We began with the assessment tests for reading and math to be sure that Big Sis was accurately placed in her grade level. I was happy to see that she is performing above grade level in both subjects, but the detailed report showed exactly her strengths as well as which areas could use some shoring up. It's nice for informational purposes, but I think it's also helpful for our homeschool paperwork for the state. It shows progress and demonstrates ability, which is great for record-keeping requirements depending on your state. These assessments are comprehensive and I appreciated this feature.
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| Sample assessment test |
Big Sis wanted to try out the spelling section right away. She was given a quiz geared to her skill level with 15 spelling words to challenge her. K5 recommends a score of 70% or greater to proceed to the next quiz. Big Sis scored 87%, missing only two of the words. She knew the definition of them all, but she is sometimes reluctant to try spelling on her own since she has an aversion to being wrong. *grin* Anyone else have a perfectionist student out there? This quiz was a good incentive to try and she was pleased with her level of accomplishment. Of course I was too! I love to see her gain confidence and stretch with new learning situations.
From the parent dashboard, I was able to see exactly which words were on the test, which she spelled correctly, the two she misspelled, the length of time it took, and her percentage score. I really like this insight so I can allow her to work on her own, but still be involved behind the scenes. The same options are available for the math and reading quizzes as well.
What's included with K5 Learning? 4 reading and math programs: K5 Math, K5 Math Facts, K5 Spelling, and K5 Reading. Take a look at some sample screen shots:
K5 is customized for each student through 8 key skills assessments, so it's based on individual ability, not just age/grade level. It's web-based so ready to use anytime or anywhere. The navigation is simple and straightforward without any distractions so your child can focus on lessons without ads or jumping from website to website.
What does it cost? For unlimited usage of all 4 programs on K5 Learning:
Monthly subscription
First child..........................$25
Additional children..............$15
Annual subscription
First child..........................$199
Additional children..............$129
K5 Learning offers a free 14 day no risk trial, along with the free assessments. I highly recommend giving it a try because there is nothing to lose and the information you get from the assessment alone is worth the time.
You may read more reviews at the TOS Crew blog.
Disclaimer: I received a free trial of K5 Learning for review purposes. No other compensation was given for my honest opinions.
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